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Ronald Leach was not a public figure. He was a family man, a Disney fan, a Free Mason and a friend to all animals.

The 74-year-old Detroit native died Sunday at his home in Loxahatchee, and his obituary in today’s “Palm Beach Post” sure makes us wish we’d known him.

“If you are about to throw away some old aluminum cans — don’t,” the obit begins. “Ronald Leach would have spent hours pulling off those aluminum tabs from those cans to bring to the local Amara Shrine to benefit their Children’s Charities.”

Leach was described on Page B6 as a devoted husband to wife Nancy and father to six, grandfather to 10 and great-grandfather to two, who say they’ll remember him for “his life-long love affair with Disney World, his huge hands, gentle voice and grand generosity.”

The obit concluded with Leach’s legacy — the lessons he imparted to his family:

“Be honest and strong. Work hard and support your family. Do no harm to others. Pet your dog. Love your wife.”

A service for Leach will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Palms West Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family of the longtime Shriner requests donations to Shriner’s Hospital for Children.